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Battlestar Galactica S3E18 — The Son Also Rises

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Battlestar Galactica•Season 3•Episode 18

The Son Also Rises

7.6/10 · 2,012 votesMar 11, 200744 min

Ranked #14 of 20 in Season 3•−0.3 vs season avg

When Baltar's representatives face assassination attempts, Adama asks Lee to protect Baltar's lawyer. After taking on the assignment, Lee seeks to play an active role in Baltar's defense.

Directed byRobert M. Young

Written byMichael Angeli

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Seasons4

Cast13

Edward James Olmos

Edward James Olmos

Commander William Adama

Mary McDonnell

Mary McDonnell

Laura Roslin

Jamie Bamber

Jamie Bamber

Lee 'Apollo' Adama

Katee Sackhoff

Katee Sackhoff

Kara 'Starbuck' Thrace

James Callis

James Callis

Gaius Baltar

Tricia Helfer

Tricia Helfer

Number Six

Tahmoh Penikett

Tahmoh Penikett

Karl 'Helo' Agathon

Grace Park

Grace Park

Sharon 'Boomer' Valerii

Michael Hogan

Michael Hogan

Saul Tigh

Aaron Douglas

Aaron Douglas

Galen Tyrol

Alessandro Juliani

Alessandro Juliani

Felix Gaeta

Michael Trucco

Michael Trucco

Samuel T. Anders

Crew5

Michael Angeli

Michael Angeli

Writer

Robert M. Young

Robert M. Young

Director

Duane Dickinson

Duane Dickinson

Stunt Coordinator

S

Stephen McNutt

Director of Photography

Jacques Gravett

Jacques Gravett

Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Son Also Rises" is episode 18 of Battlestar Galactica season 3. It scored 7.6/10 from 2,012 votes, ranking #14 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Robert M. Young and written by Michael Angeli, it aired on March 11, 2007.

Next: E19 · Crossroads (1)Best of Season 3